RAINBOW MEN • Pattern

By I AM PATTERNS, Rainbow Men is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: I Am Rainbow, a sweatshirt where the only limit is your imagination. Choose from 20 variations with pockets and 10 versions without. Make me with or without a zip. I have two pockets to choose from: kangaroo or welt. At the neckline, choose either a classic or overlapping hood, or neckband, or a ribbing collar. I can be finished with or without ribbing.

Sizing: This is a multi-sized pattern European sizes XS-XXL. Sizing, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found here. 

Fabric Suggestions: Jersey for sweatshirt (sweatshirt knit), interlock knit, neoprene, French terry. Ribbing by the meter or the same fabric used for the garment (this pattern is not designed for using pre-cut ribbing bands). The ribbed collar can only be sewn in ribbing.

To help you choose your fabric: the two sweatshirts have been sewn in an organic sweatshirt knit by Mind the Maker.

Trims required: Matching thread, ballpoint needle. Zipped versions: one open-end zipper* 23 5/8 ” (60 cm) long. Hooded versions: 1 ^1/4 yards (120 cm) of drawstring cord & 2 eyelets (diameter depends on the drawstring width). Scrap of non-woven and non-stretch iron-on interfacing. Welt pockets versions: iron-on interfacing: 8″ by 16″ (20 cm x 40 cm). Kangaroo pockets versions: thin cardboard for the ironing template

*23 5/8″ is the conversion for 60 cm which is the length the original pattern is drafted for. You can take a 24″ long zipper but you will have to lengthen the front and back pieces by 3/8″. To understand how to do this, refer to the instructions in step 2 (Preparing the pattern).

Skill Level: Suitable for a beginner skill level.

Seam allowances are included in the pattern. 

The paper pattern comes packaged in an envelope and includes highly detailed fully illustrated instructions.

Photo credits: I AM Patterns.